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Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. read more

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CEO: Nick Bedford

Smith Professional Development Score

297 employees at Smith have rated the professional development a 77/100.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Smith's Professional Development

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In the Top 15% of 705 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 15% of 18 Nearby Companies in Houston
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Who Ranks Smith's Professional Development the Highest?

Department - Marketing 91/100

Gender - Non-Binary 91/100

Department - Legal 82/100

Who Ranks Smith's Professional Development the Lowest?

Department - IT 64/100

Department - Product 65/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 65/100

Smith Professional Development At a Glance

297 Smith employees rate their company very highly with regards to Professional Development. Smith's score ranks in 2nd place when comparing them against their competitors AVNET INC, Arrow Electronics, Future Electronics, and Fusion Worldwide.

Most women and men at Smith report they receive feedback on how they can improve Every week. The majority of the team has a mentor at work, who usually can help provide feedback and guidance.

Employees believe the environment at Smith is challenging, with African American/Black employees scoring it the most challenging.

Smith's Professional Development Trendline

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How Smith's Professional Development Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	16%
Once a year	17%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

Smith's Professional Development Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Smith ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Professional Development Score.

Smith's Professional Development Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Smith ranks in the Top 15% of other companies in Houston for Professional Development Score.

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